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Overview |
UAPB | Central State University | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #1023 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
UAPB | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 770/950 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UAPB | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $403 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UAPB | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 36% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Central State University?
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 9% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($5,640.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at UAPB than Central State University ($12,810.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Central State University ($9,959 vs. $10,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are 22.9% lower than costs at Central State University ($8,866 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 94% larger than aid received Central State University ($13,469 vs. $6,943)
UAPB vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or UAPB .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (871) is 94 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming UAPB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (18) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman UAPB students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB or Central State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Central State University and UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Central State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (24% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff earn on average $3,000 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($30,200 vs. $27,200)
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students graduate with a $12,252 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($26,748 vs. $39,000)
- UAPB graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($276 vs. $403)
- More UAPB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/